Casimiroa Edulis vs Maracuja

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Casimiroa Edulis

Casimiroa edulis

Nervine

Maracuja

Passiflora edulis

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Casimiroa Edulis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Maracuja

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Fruit tree native to Mexico and Central America whose seeds and leaves contain potent sedative compounds used traditionally for sleep and hypertension.

Brazilian passion fruit plant; fruit popular as food while leaves and flowers are used medicinally for anxiety, insomnia, and hypertension.

Active Compounds

casimirosin, zapotin, N-benzyllinoleamide, alkaloids, flavonoids

passiflorin, isoorientin, orientin, vitexin, chrysin

Traditional Uses

insomnia, hypertension, anxiety, sedation, fever

Anxiety, Insomnia, Hypertension, Digestive spasms

Modern Uses

sedative, antihypertensive, anxiolytic

Sedative effects, Anxiolytic activity, Antihypertensive properties, Antispasmodic action

Adult Dosage

2–3g leaf tea for sleep or under medical supervision

Leaf tea: 1-2 cups at bedtime; 500mg extract at bedtime; fruit juice daily

Contraindications

driving, machinery operation, pregnancy, children, high doses can cause respiratory depression

CNS depressants additive, Pregnancy, Operating machinery

Side Effects

excessive sedation, hypotension, respiratory depression in overdose

Sedation, Drowsiness, Hypotension

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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